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42  <P>  <p>
43    We maintain this free software definition to show clearly what must
44  We maintain this free software definition to show clearly what must be  be true about a particular software program for it to be considered
 true about a particular software program for it to be considered  
45  free software.  free software.
46    </p>
47    
48  <P>  <p>
49    <q>Free software</q> is a matter of liberty, not price.  To understand
50  ``Free software'' is a matter of liberty, not price.  To understand the  the concept, you should think of <q>free</q> as in <q>free speech,</q>
51  concept, you should think of ``free'' as in ``free speech,'' not as in  not as in <q>free beer.</q>
52  ``free beer.''  </p>
53  <P>  
54  Free software is a matter of the users' freedom to run, copy,  <p>
55  distribute, study, change and improve the software.  More precisely,  Free software is a matter of the users' freedom to run, copy, distribute,
56  it refers to four kinds of freedom, for the users of the software:  study, change and improve the software.  More precisely, it refers to
57  <P>  four kinds of freedom, for the users of the software:
58    </p>
59  <UL>  
60    <LI>The freedom to run the program, for any purpose (freedom 0).  <ul>
61    <LI>The freedom to study how the program works, and adapt it to your needs    <li>The freedom to run the program, for any purpose (freedom 0).</li>
62        (freedom 1).   Access to the source code is a precondition for this.    <li>The freedom to study how the program works, and adapt it to
63    <LI>The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor        your needs (freedom 1). Access to the source code is a precondition
64          for this.
65      </li>
66      <li>The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor
67        (freedom 2).        (freedom 2).
68    <LI>The freedom to improve the program, and release your improvements    </li>
69       to the public, so that the whole community benefits    <li>The freedom to improve the program, and release your improvements
70        (freedom 3).   Access to the source code is a precondition for this.        to the public, so that the whole community benefits (freedom 3).
71  </UL>        Access to the source code is a precondition for this.
72      </li>
73  <P>  </ul>
74  A program is free software if users have all of these freedoms.  
75  Thus, you should be free to redistribute copies, either with or  <p>
76  without modifications, either gratis or charging a fee for  A program is free software if users have all of these freedoms.  Thus,
77  distribution, to <A HREF="#exportcontrol">anyone anywhere</A>.  Being  you should be free to redistribute copies, either with or without
78  free to do these things means (among other things) that you do not  modifications, either gratis or charging a fee for distribution, to
79  have to ask or pay for permission.  <a href="#exportcontrol">anyone anywhere</a>.  Being free to do these
80    things means (among other things) that you do not have to ask or pay
81    for permission.
82    </p>
83    
84  <P>  <p>
85  You should also have the freedom to make modifications and use them  You should also have the freedom to make modifications and use them
86  privately in your own work or play, without even mentioning that they  privately in your own work or play, without even mentioning that they
87  exist.  If you do publish your changes, you should not be required to  exist.  If you do publish your changes, you should not be required to
88  notify anyone in particular, or in any particular way.  notify anyone in particular, or in any particular way.
89    </p>
90    
91  <P>  <p>
92  The freedom to use a program means the freedom for any kind of person  The freedom to run the program means the freedom for any kind of person
93  or organization to use it on any kind of computer system, for any kind  or organization to use it on any kind of computer system, for any kind of
94  of overall job, and without being required to communicate subsequently  overall job and purpose, without being required to communicate about it
95  with the developer or any other specific entity.  with the developer or any other specific entity.  In this freedom, it is
96    the <em>user's</em> purpose that matters, not the <em>developer's</em>
97    purpose; you as a user are free to run a program for your purposes,
98    and if you distribute it to someone else, she is then free to run it
99    for her purposes, but you are not entitled to impose your purposes on her.
100    </p>
101    
102  <P>  <p>
103  The freedom to redistribute copies must include binary or executable  The freedom to redistribute copies must include binary or executable
104  forms of the program, as well as source code, for both modified and  forms of the program, as well as source code, for both modified and
105  unmodified versions.  (Distributing programs in runnable form is  unmodified versions.  (Distributing programs in runnable form is necessary
106  necessary for conveniently installable free operating systems.)  It is  for conveniently installable free operating systems.)  It is ok if there
107  ok if there is no way to produce a binary or executable form for a  is no way to produce a binary or executable form for a certain program
108  certain program (since some languages don't support that feature), but  (since some languages don't support that feature), but you must have the
109  you must have the freedom to redistribute such forms should you find  freedom to redistribute such forms should you find or develop a way to
110  or develop a way to make them.  make them.
111    </p>
112    
113  <P>  <p>
114  In order for the freedoms to make changes, and to publish improved  In order for the freedoms to make changes, and to publish improved
115  versions, to be meaningful, you must have access to the source code of  versions, to be meaningful, you must have access to the source code of
116  the program.  Therefore, accessibility of source code is a necessary  the program.  Therefore, accessibility of source code is a necessary
117  condition for free software.  condition for free software.
118    </p>
119    
120    <p>
121    One important way to modify a program is by merging in available
122    free subroutines and modules.  If the program's license says that you
123    cannot merge in an existing module, such as if it requires you to be the
124    copyright holder of any code you add, then the license is too restrictive
125    to qualify as free.
126    </p>
127    
128  <P>  <p>
129  In order for these freedoms to be real, they must be irrevocable as  In order for these freedoms to be real, they must be irrevocable as
130  long as you do nothing wrong; if the developer of the software has the  long as you do nothing wrong; if the developer of the software has the
131  power to revoke the license, without your doing anything to give  power to revoke the license, without your doing anything to give cause,
132  cause, the software is not free.  the software is not free.
133    </p>
134    
135  <P>  <p>
136  However, certain kinds of rules about the manner of distributing free  However, certain kinds of rules about the manner of distributing free
137  software are acceptable, when they don't conflict with the central  software are acceptable, when they don't conflict with the central
138  freedoms.  For example, copyleft (very simply stated) is the rule that  freedoms.  For example, copyleft (very simply stated) is the rule that
139  when redistributing the program, you cannot add restrictions to deny  when redistributing the program, you cannot add restrictions to deny
140  other people the central freedoms.  This rule does not conflict with  other people the central freedoms.  This rule does not conflict with
141  the central freedoms; rather it protects them.  the central freedoms; rather it protects them.
142    </p>
143    
144  <P>  <p>
145  Thus, you may have paid money to get copies of free software, or you  You may have paid money to get copies of free software, or you may have
146  may have obtained copies at no charge.  But regardless of how you got  obtained copies at no charge.  But regardless of how you got your copies,
147  your copies, you always have the freedom to copy and change the  you always have the freedom to copy and change the software, even to
148  software, even to <A HREF="/philosophy/selling.html">sell copies</A>.  <a href="/philosophy/selling.html">sell copies</a>.
149  <P>  </p>
150    
151  ``Free software'' does not mean ``non-commercial''.  A free program  <p>
152  must be available for commercial use, commercial development, and  <q>Free software</q> does not mean <q>non-commercial.</q>  A free
153  commercial distribution.  Commercial development of free software is  program must be available for commercial use, commercial development,
154  no longer unusual; such free commercial software is very important.  and commercial distribution.  Commercial development of free software
155    is no longer unusual; such free commercial software is very important.
156    </p>
157    
158  <P>  <p>
159  Rules about how to package a modified version are acceptable, if they  Rules about how to package a modified version are acceptable, if they
160  don't effectively block your freedom to release modified versions.  don't substantively block your freedom to release modified versions, or
161  Rules that ``if you make the program available in this way, you must  your freedom to make and use modified versions privately.  Rules that <q>if
162  make it available in that way also'' can be acceptable too, on the  you make your version available in this way, you must make it available in
163  same condition.  (Note that such a rule still leaves you the choice of  that way also</q> can be acceptable too, on the same condition.  (Note that
164  whether to publish the program or not.)  It is also acceptable for the  such a rule still leaves you the choice of whether to publish your version
165  license to require that, if you have distributed a modified version  at all.)  Rules that require release of source code to the users for
166  and a previous developer asks for a copy of it, you must send one.  versions that you put into public use are also acceptable.  It is also
167    acceptable for the license to require that, if you have distributed a
168  <P>  modified version and a previous developer asks for a copy of it, you
169  In the GNU project, we use <A HREF="/copyleft/copyleft.html">  must send one, or that you identify yourself on your modifications.
170  ``copyleft''</A> to protect these freedoms legally for everyone.  But  </p>
171  <A HREF="/philosophy/categories.html#Non-CopyleftedFreeSoftware">  
172  non-copylefted free software</A> also exists.  We believe there are  <p>
173  important reasons why <A HREF="/philosophy/pragmatic.html"> it is  In the GNU project, we use
174  better to use copyleft</A>, but if your program is non-copylefted free  <q><a href="/copyleft/copyleft.html">copyleft</a></q>
175  software, we can still use it.  to protect these freedoms legally for everyone.  But
176    <a href="/philosophy/categories.html#Non-CopyleftedFreeSoftware">non-copylefted
177  <P>  free software</a> also exists.  We believe there are important reasons why
178  See <A HREF="/philosophy/categories.html">Categories of Free Software  <a href="/philosophy/pragmatic.html"> it is better to use copyleft</a>,
179         (18k characters)</A>  but if your program is non-copylefted free software, we can still
180  for a description of how ``free software,'' ``copylefted software'' and  use it.
181  other categories of software relate to each other.  </p>
182    
183  <P>  <p>
184  Sometimes government <A NAME="exportcontrol">export control  See <a href="/philosophy/categories.html">Categories of Free Software</a>
185  regulations</A> and trade sanctions can constrain your freedom to  for a description of how <q>free software,</q> <q>copylefted software</q>
186  distribute copies of programs internationally.  Software developers do  and other categories of software relate to each other.
187  not have the power to eliminate or override these restrictions, but  </p>
188  what they can and must do is refuse to impose them as conditions of  
189  use of the program.  In this way, the restrictions will not affect  <p>
190  activities and people outside the jurisdictions of these governments.  Sometimes government <a id="exportcontrol">export control regulations</a>
191    and trade sanctions can constrain your freedom to distribute copies of
192  <P>  programs internationally.  Software developers do not have the power to
193  Most free software licenses are based on copyright, and there are  eliminate or override these restrictions, but what they can and must do
194  limits on what kinds of requirements can be imposed through copyright.  is refuse to impose them as conditions of use of the program.  In this
195  If a copyright-based license respects freedom in the ways described  way, the restrictions will not affect activities and people outside the
196  above, it is unlikely to have some other sort of problem that we never  jurisdictions of these governments.
197  anticipated (though this does happen occasionally).  However, some  </p>
198  free software licenses are based on contracts, and contracts can  
199  impose a much larger range of possible restrictions.  That means there  <p>
200  are many possible ways such a license could be unacceptably  Most free software licenses are based on copyright, and there are limits
201  restrictive and non-free.  on what kinds of requirements can be imposed through copyright.  If a
202  <P>  copyright-based license respects freedom in the ways described above, it
203  We can't possibly list all the possible contract restrictions that  is unlikely to have some other sort of problem that we never anticipated
204  would be unacceptable.  If a contract-based license restricts the user  (though this does happen occasionally).  However, some free software
205  in an unusual way that copyright-based licenses cannot, and which  licenses are based on contracts, and contracts can impose a much larger
206  isn't mentioned here as legitimate, we will have to think about it,  range of possible restrictions.  That means there are many possible ways
207  and we will probably decide it is non-free.  such a license could be unacceptably restrictive and non-free.
208  <P>  </p>
209  When talking about free software, it is best to avoid using terms like  
210  ``give away'' or ``for free'', because those terms imply that the  <p>
211  issue is about price, not freedom.  Some common terms such as  We can't possibly list all the ways that might happen.  If a
212  ``piracy'' embody opinions we hope you won't endorse.  See <A  contract-based license restricts the user in an unusual way that
213  HREF="/philosophy/words-to-avoid.html">Confusing Words and Phrases  copyright-based licenses cannot, and which isn't mentioned here as
214  that are Worth Avoiding</A> for a discussion of these terms.  legitimate, we will have to think about it, and we will probably conclude
215  We also have a list of <A HREF="/philosophy/fs-translations.html">translations  it is non-free.
216  of "free software"</A> into various languages.  </p>
217    
218  <P>  <p>
219    When talking about free software, it is best to avoid using terms
220    like <q>give away</q> or <q>for free,</q> because those terms imply that
221    the issue is about price, not freedom.  Some common terms such
222    as <q>piracy</q> embody opinions we hope you won't endorse.  See
223    <a href="/philosophy/words-to-avoid.html">Confusing Words and Phrases that
224    are Worth Avoiding</a> for a discussion of these terms.  We also have
225    a list of <a href="/philosophy/fs-translations.html">translations of
226    <q>free software</q></a> into various languages.
227    </p>
228    
229    <p>
230  Finally, note that criteria such as those stated in this free software  Finally, note that criteria such as those stated in this free software
231  definition require careful thought for their interpretation.  To  definition require careful thought for their interpretation.  To decide
232  decide whether a specific software license qualifies as a free  whether a specific software license qualifies as a free software license,
233  software license, we judge it based on these criteria to determine  we judge it based on these criteria to determine whether it fits their
234  whether it fits their spirit as well as the precise words.  If a  spirit as well as the precise words.  If a license includes unconscionable
235  license includes unconscionable restrictions, we reject it, even if we  restrictions, we reject it, even if we did not anticipate the issue
236  did not anticipate the issue in these criteria.  Sometimes a license  in these criteria.  Sometimes a license requirement raises an issue
237  requirement raises an issue that calls for extensive thought,  that calls for extensive thought, including discussions with a lawyer,
238  including discussions with a lawyer, before we can decide if the  before we can decide if the requirement is acceptable.  When we reach
239  requirement is acceptable.  When we reach a conclusion about a new  a conclusion about a new issue, we often update these criteria to make
240  issue, we often update these criteria to make it easier to see why  it easier to see why certain licenses do or don't qualify.
241  certain licenses do or don't qualify.  </p>
242    
243  <P>  <p>
244    If you are interested in whether a specific license qualifies as a free
245  If you are interested in whether a specific license qualifies as a  software license, see our <a href="/licenses/license-list.html">list
246  free software license, see our <A  of licenses</a>.  If the license you are concerned with is not
247  HREF="/licenses/license-list.html">list of licenses</A>.  If the  listed there, you can ask us about it by sending us email at
248  license you are concerned with is not listed there, you can ask us  <a href="mailto:licensing@gnu.org">&lt;licensing@gnu.org&gt;</a>.
249  about it by sending us email at <A  </p>
250  HREF="mailto:licensing@gnu.org">&lt;licensing@gnu.org&gt;</A>.  
251    <p>
252  <HR>  If you are contemplating writing a new license, please contact the FSF
253    by writing to that address. The proliferation of different free software
254  <H4><A HREF="/philosophy/philosophy.html">Other Texts to Read</A></H4>  licenses means increased work for users in understanding the licenses;
255    we may be able to help you find an existing Free Software license that
256  <P>  meets your needs.
257  Another group has started using the term "open source" to mean  </p>
258  something close (but not identical) to "free software".  We prefer the  
259  term "free software" because, once you have heard it refers to freedom  <p>
260  rather than price, <A HREF="free-software-for-freedom.html">it calls  If that isn't possible, if you really need a new license, with our
261  to mind freedom</A>.  help you can ensure that the license really is a Free Software license
262    and avoid various practical problems.
263  <HR>  </p>
264    
265    <hr />
266    
267    <p>
268    Another group has started using the term <q>open source</q> to mean
269    something close (but not identical) to <q>free software.</q>  We prefer
270    the term <q>free software</q> because, once you have heard it refers to
271    freedom rather than price, <a href="free-software-for-freedom.html">it
272    calls to mind freedom</a>.  The word <q>open</q> never does that.
273    </p>
274    
275    <hr />
276    
277    <h4><a href="/philosophy/philosophy.html">Other Texts to Read</a></h4>
278    
279    <div class="translations">
280    <p><a id="translations"></a>
281    <b>Translations of this page</b>:<br />
282    
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